The despotism of will in ideas is styled plan, project, character, obstinacy; its despotism in desires is called passion.

The cunning tempter, by avoiding the grossness of vice, often silences objections.

Very nice couplet, although there are dull stretches.

Familiarity is the root of the closest friendships, as well as the interests hatreds.

Indolence and stupidity are first cousins.

There is nothing so unready as readiness of wit.

Poverty treads close upon the heels of great and unexpected wealth.